TheKid9

Thanks everyone! I have the original wheels and all the weather equipment. Along with books, manuals and documents going back to the original owner and a nice log book of the entire car’s history. Very rare and unique and a joy to drive. Only about 600 were ever made. Can’t be too many in the USA.

Hey everyone, I couldn’t help myself. It was too good of a deal. I purchased LS4/2927/GT earlier this year. It is an absolute blast! I have records dating back to the original owner, with pictures, receipts and notes going back to the early 80's. Originally the car was red but from the notes and pictures the car has always been yellow. 1600 Crossflow Engine that has been built with Dave Bean cams and bored out to 1700cc specs 135HP+ / Less than 1200lbs. I have wanted a Seven for a very long time. This makes my collection up to 3 Lotus Cars. I have this, an Elan (in one of the pictures) and a 74 Europa. Enjoy!

Hey Croc, I have tried to get in contact with this owner/seller as I do see a windshield in the pictures and other parts but had no luck. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-lotus-seven/ Bringatrailer told me it is not their “policy” to give out information. Emailed wirewheel too with no response even though I know Hayes, might need to call him.

Hey Croc, Thank you for the input and yes, the car has been for sale for a few years but no one has snatched it up. I wouldn't be doing it for a profit, sheer enjoyment and for my collection. Of course, I'd keep it for years to come once finished, so maybe the value would increase over time. I am 6'5" and the seller is 6'2" and says he fits nicely without seats, no way I can fit in a early Seven, it has to either be this or a new Caterham. The original color was red, so I would paint it red and bring it back to originality. I did read that they are a little stronger/stiffer than the S2's & S3 Sevens. I would do all the work myself and only have a paint shop paint the car for me. It seems feasible to finish the car with my budget, especially since he has all the parts except windshield and seats which can be fabricated or I just put race seats in it and be done. It would be a fun project and finished car for years to come. I just need to know some people who know the car more than I do, if I decide to purchase. All in all, I do believe it would be a great deal, if I could get the right price. I am a Lotus Enthusiast and I think it would be a great part of my growing collection. Thanks again,

Thanks for the warm welcome John. The car has a refurbished chassis, suspension, steering, all new bushings, brakes and original lotus wheels. It just needs fiberglass work, paint and assembly, of course normal parts such as: clutch cylinder and brake cylinder, brake lines, bolts/nuts, etc. I am really considering it, I just wanted to know a little more about the seven S4 and wanted to know anyone who knew some good information about them. I have researched a lot about them and I know that only about 600 were ever made so that’s really cool! Thank you for your knowledge and input.

Hey Everyone, I am new here and I am thinking of getting a project Lotus Seven S4. I have recently came across a 1970 Lotus Seven S4 project car... I have always wanted a Seven. This one has all the parts except the windshield/windshield surround and seats. I've done my research and I can actually get a windshield and the owner has the side pieces so I'm sure I can have someone fabricate a windshield surround for me and the seats of course. It really comes down to price, the amount of work and value of the car now and in the future. It is a real Lotus Seven, not a caterham. Only real issue is I have no room and will need to store a Lotus or two somewhere else. It could be an easy fix since the seven has no doors, hoods or really an interior. He has everything for the car and the car is a roller right now, with the engine and transmission in the car. The engine is not a TC, it is a Holbay, which is still good. Dynoed at 110HP. I would love to have it and think it would be a very fun and unique car. Any of you guys know anything about Lotus Seven S4s? Drove one, owned one? Should I go for it?!